Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images Who is a fan of Cam Skattebo? As the Dallas Cowboys look to beef up their run game under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, there is one running back whose play style has quickly become an ideal fit for the Cowboys: Cam Skattebo. The Arizona State running back gained legend status for his incredible performance in the Peach Bowl, almost single-handedly beating Texas in a game that went to two overtimes. Name: Cam SkatteboPosition: RBHeight: 5’11”Weight: 215 pounds Cam Skattebo College Stats, courtesy of Sports Reference Those that have watched Skattebo throughout his career, though, know he’s always been this special. The California native was a zero star recruit out of high school, and he only received two offers: Sacramento State and William & Mary, both FCS teams. He chose the one closer to home, and Skattebo quickly became a star. He racked up 520 rushing yards as a true freshman and then hit 1,369 as a sophomore. That empowered Skattebo to enter the transfer portal, finding a home at Arizona State. In 2023, the first year under a new coaching staff and with the program still under the cloud of an NCAA investigation, Skattebo finished with 786 rushing yards and 286 receiving yards. Coming into 2024, though, he dropped 15 pounds to get faster and it paid off in a big way. He finished fifth in Heisman voting and powered an offense that won the Big 12 and reached the College Football Playoff. Now, Skattebo is ready to anchor an NFL offense in the same manner. Burst For how much of a downhill runner Skattebo is billed to be, he has an exceptional first step. The weight he dropped going into his senior season made the most notable difference in this area. Skattebo explodes off his foot and reaches his top speed very quickly, which was a big part of him having the fourth-most runs of 10+ yards despite missing a game. Balance Good luck bringing Skattebo down on the first, or even second, attempt. Only Ashton Jeanty forced more missed tackles or racked up more yards after contact. Skattebo is built like a slab of concrete and plays with a low center of gravity, making him almost impossible to tackle. Whether it’s in the open field or the middle of the scrum, Skattebo is going to gain at least a couple extra yards once he gets touched. Lateral Agility Skattebo is surprisingly quick moving side to side. There is no wasted motion in his feet, and his ability to jump from gap to gap looking for holes is almost reminiscent of Le’Veon Bell. There are times where Skattebo cuts back and has to accelerate to get to the corner where he looks like more of a speed runner than a battering ram. Ball Carrying This might be Skattebo’s biggest issue right now, outside of concerns about durability. He had four fumbles this year, his second season with that many. In total, Skattebo fumbled 10 times in four years, though that number is at least partially inflated by his 1,130 career carries. Still, Skattebo gets a little too careless at times. Pass Catching Skattebo is an elite receiving threat out of the backfield. Only two other running backs had more receiving yards last year, and Skattebo led his position group in yards after the catch. He topped 250 receiving yards each of the last three seasons and has really reliable hands. There are more nuanced route runners in this running back class, but Skattebo is arguably the most dangerous pass-catching weapon. Blocking There is zero concern about Skattebo’s blocking ability. As you’d expect from someone with such a physical running style, Skattebo is an able and willing blocker too. Arizona State even lined him up at fullback on occasion as a change-up. Over his two seasons with the Sun Devils, Skattebo allowed just five pressures on pass blocking snaps and never gave up a sack. Athleticism Skattebo doesn’t appear to have the most functional athleticism out there. He’s anything but slow, but Skattebo’s long speed still isn’t elite. He’s not going to outrun too many defenders, but his ability to bowl them over offsets some of that. Still, scouts will want to see Skattebo put up at least average numbers in the 40-yard dash. Processing He plays with excellent vision and patience, giving himself just enough time to diagnose the defense before making his move. In pass protection, he has a knack for knowing his responsibility and adjusting on the fly. He had four different play-callers in his four years in college and it never impacted his ability to produce. Intangibles Skattebo is the textbook definition of someone who has that ‘dawg’ in them. He’s a throwback runner who’s got enough shake to him to still make plays in modern day offenses. He was a leader for the Sun Devils during their improbable 11-win season. The biggest concern with Skattebo is his workload, and whether or not those 1,130 career carries will translate to a shorter shelf life in the NFL. However, Skattebo has already been preparing for this, which is one of the reasons why he changed up his weight plan heading into this past season.

Rich Barnes-Imagn Images Aaron Rodgers is being linked to the Giants. Sources: Giants discussing veteran QBs, including Aaron Rodgers – Jordan Raanan, ESPN Will the Cowboys have to face Aaron Rodgers twice in 2025? After striking out in talks with Matthew Stafford, the New York Giants are including Aaron Rodgers in their search for a veteran quarterback, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday. Rodgers is set to be a free agent after the New York Jets announced earlier this month that they would be moving on from the quarterback after two seasons. Sam Darnold is also expected to be among the Giants’ options, a source said, after his breakout season last year with the Minnesota Vikings. The Giants had interest in Darnold last season as a free agent before he landed in Minnesota; New York signed Drew Lock to be its backup on a one-year deal worth $5 million guaranteed. Super Bowl winner Russell Wilson also considered the Giants among his options at the start of this offseason. The Giants are currently on track to have exclusive rights free agent Tommy DeVito as the only quarterback on the roster. The team holds the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft, but general manager Joe Schoen said this week at the NFL scouting combine that it would “look under every rock” to add a franchise quarterback. Bowling Green HC Scot Loeffler hired as Philadelphia Eagles QB coach – Sean Leahy, Yahoo! Sports Philadelphia continues filling the vacancies on their staff. The Philadelphia Eagles have hired Bowling Green head coach Scot Loeffler to take over as the team’s new quarterbacks coach. Loeffler will replace Doug Nussmeier, who left to join Kellen Moore’s staff as offensive coordinator with the New Orleans Saints. “BGSU is a special university and community that truly embraces relationships, people and the student experience,” said vice president for athletics strategy Derek van der Merwe in a statement. “In these last six seasons, Scot built a very successful program in a challenging climate in collegiate sports. More importantly, he built this program while ensuring his team and coaches were truly committed to the values and mission that make this university great. Like other great coaches in the history of BGSU football, he has demonstrated that when you build around the strengths of this University and its mission, anything is possible. I am looking forward to this process of finding the next great leader for our program who embraces what it means to be a Falcon.” In six seasons at Bowling Green, Loeffler guided the Falcons to a 27-41 record and three bowl game appearances. After a few tough years to start, the program began turning around in 2022 with a 5-3 record in the Mid-American Conference. Bowling Green posted a 7-6 overall record in each of the past two seasons, the first time the school has recorded back-to-back winning seasons since 2014-2015. This is Loeffler’s second time coaching in the NFL after a one-season stint as quarterbacks coach with the Detroit Lions in 2008. He would leave to join Urban Meyer at Florida and worked with Tim Tebow. Loeffler got his start in 1996 with Michigan under Lloyd Carr after playing quarterback for the Wolverines. Commanders get the green light to acquire explosive weapon for Jayden Daniels – Dean Jones, RiggosRag.com Despite an unreal season, Washington needs more offensive firepower. Nothing is off the table for the Washington Commanders this offseason. They have an abundance of resources to strengthen and are an attractive destination again after a miraculous run to the NFC Championship game. Adam Peters must seize the initiative and be aggressive in pursuit of getting over the hump. Free agency and the draft will play a big part. Peters will examine potential trades that can help the Commanders win now while also offering a more promising outlook for the future. Several veteran stars have either handed in trade requests or been told to explore opportunities elsewhere. Peters is no stranger to this after two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen declared his desire for a fresh challenge heading into the final year of his deal. Deebo Samuel update adds intrigue to Commanders’ offseason plans One player being strongly linked with a move to Washington is Deebo Samuel Sr. San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch gave the Commanders (or anyone else) the green light to explore the possibility in greater detail. Lynch officially confirmed that he plans to honor Samuel’s trade request during his media availability at the NFL Scouting Combine. While he’s reluctant and holds the player in high regard, there’s an acknowledgment that it’s the best possible solution for all parties. “We’re on good terms with Deebo. He’s asked for a fresh start and I think we’re going to honor that. I don’t like seeing great players (leave), and he is a great player. I think often one of my favorite draft picks of my time. He makes plays and he makes game-changing plays. Everything’s good, but at some point, time happens. He asked for that. It probably makes sense, so we’re at least allowing him to look. We’re having conversations, and we’ll see where that goes.”

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Following the NFL Draft the Cowboys could have some difficult roster decisions to make. The NFL combine is underway, and the Dallas Cowboys have already met with plenty of prospects ahead of the NFL draft in April. Dallas has ten draft picks and many holes to address. When you consider how adept the Cowboys are at using the undrafted free agent market to their advantage, Dallas has a lot of ammunition to retool their roster. As they say, out with the old, in with the new. So much of that has been evident after the Cowboys named Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach and hired a promising staff. However, a few players could be in danger of getting pushed off the roster later in the offseason, depending on who Dallas picks their draft picks and immediately after. Here are three players who could find themselves on the bubble immediately after the draft. Damone Clark Damone Clark started his career with a lot of promise. After being drafted by the Cowboys in the fifth round back in 2022, it was a long shot for him to play as a rookie following spinal fusion surgery. Still, Clark managed to start five games in 2022 and made an impression with his speed from sideline to sideline. After starting in 2023 and being productive, things have taken a downward turn since. Due to inconsistencies, Clark has fallen out of favor with the coaching staff and saw a sharp decline in his playing time last season, where he posted career lows. Some of his declines could be attributed to a new defensive coordinator last year, Mike Zimmer. Yet, it won’t get any easier as there is yet another change at coordinator, this time with former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus. Another defensive coordinator means another coach who isn’t invested in Clark at this point. Assuming DeMarvion Overshown is healthy and Marist Liufau takes a step forward in his second season, Clark remains buried on the depth chart. You can be assured that Dallas will draft a linebacker, or two, to supplement the position. Clark will need a big offseason to keep the coaching staff on his side or he could be out the door. Jalen Brooks Jalen Brooks made enough of an impression over the last two seasons of training camp to maintain his place on the roster. Routinely, he made highlight plays at open practices in Oxnard to give himself a spot on the roster, parlaying that consistency into the preseason. Last season, Brooks made so much of an impact during the preseason that he didn’t dress for the finale. Yet, he faded when the lights shined the brightest during the regular season. His uneven play led to a few turnovers. The Cowboys’ trade for Jonathan Mingo makes his situation uncomfortable and pushes for more competition. Expect Dallas to draft a wide receiver to complement CeeDee Lamb, and the question is who can push as a third and fourth wide receiver. KaVontae Turpin improves incrementally every year as a receiver, so it’ll be on Brooks to hold off on newcomers and returning players like Jalen Cropper. Dallas is in the market for another wide receiver, making the bottom of the depth chart as unpredictable as can be, especially for Brooks. Deuce Vaughn When you think of the greatest stories of the NFL draft, there are few in the conversation that top Cowboys’ Director of College Scouting Chris Vaughn calling his son, Deuce, on draft day to inform him that he will be joining his father on the Cowboys. Unfortunately, aside from a few preseason highlights here and there, Deuce Vaughn hasn’t found a role. Heading into his third season, Vaughn has only 168 yards from scrimmage on just 3.4 yards per touch. Due to his small stature, finding a role for him has been challenging. He could be an ideal third-down running back because of his versatility out of the backfield, yet he also has to excel in pass protection to succeed fully in that role. Last season, he was well behind Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott on the depth chart, often not being activated for game day. The Cowboys stood pat and didn’t pursue many undrafted free agent running backs last season that could have challenged his place on the roster. This season could be a different story. This year’s class of running backs have playmakers throughout the draft, and Dallas could draft multiple running backs. There are outstanding running backs to consider later in the draft, and even undrafted free agents, that could heavily impact Vaughn’s place on the team.

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys is here. Cowboys are smart to not close door on $127 million veteran’s return – Reid Hanson, Cowboys Wire This would be key for a Matt Eberflus led defense. At some point a team has to know when it’s time to move on. Veteran players who have played past their primes can bog down a roster. They can be progress stoppers to the next generation, and they can be liabilities at all the worst moments. Father Time catches up with everyone and the NFL is certainly no exception. In fact, most of the time it’s the rule. Going on his 12th season with the Dallas Cowboys, many have assumed DeMarcus Lawrence falls into this category of player. A carryover from the Tony Romo era, Lawrence is a free agent this offseason. The 32-year-old is coming off a tough year, playing only four games, a career low. Set to hit free agency in less than two weeks time, the timing appears right for a separation. Despite that though, the Cowboys are said to be in negotiations with Lawrence. Lawrence’s agent, David Canter, has conveyed his optimism a deal will get done and the veteran defensive end can return to the only team he’s ever suited up for. The interest in retaining Lawrence may be confusing to some, but given the size and shape of the Cowboys defense next season, it actually makes perfect sense. Open Market: Shopping for a talented WR2 in Cowboys’ free agency – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com This is one of the most important items on the offseason priority list for the Cowboys. CeeDee Lamb continues to prove himself one of the best receivers in all of football, and a record-setting one, at that. But, for the Dallas Cowboys, this offseason will again be about trying to figure out who can do the most damage as the Robin to his Batman and, based upon how the 2024 season went, it’s proving a difficult task. Jalen Tolbert and Jalen Brooks have both taken strides, as well as KaVontae Turpin, in their progression in the passing attack, and the Cowboys drafted Ryan Flournoy last April, following that by sending a fourth-round pick to the Carolina Panthers to acquire Jonathan Mingo. There are a lot of bodies in the room, but no definitive No. 2 wideout, and it’s a question that needs answering as Brandin Cooks prepares for free agency. Go young with the incumbents, draft another one, sign a veteran or trade for one as they did Cooks in 2023? Decisions, decisions. What’s Here Brandin Cooks: Acquired via trade in 2023, following the failed prom date with Odell Beckham Jr., Cooks showed signs of what might be as that season rolled along. His encore campaign wasn’t as exciting, however, as the veteran receiver battled a knee infection that cost him a chunk of the season and, when he returned, there wasn’t a lot of action thrown his way from backup quarterback Cooper Rush. His mentorship for Lamb and Tolbert remains priceless, and he’d be one of the more reasonably priced veteran options in free agency — still. What’s Out There: Stefon Diggs: Ah, you knew this name was going to make the list, if only for the romance of it all. Just imagine a Cowboys’ team that fields both Stefon and Trevon Diggs in 2025 and, furthermore, consider how insane the practices would be with the two All-Pros constantly lining up against each other, driving each other to heights only a blood brother can. The problem with this image is not only the projected cost of $13 million annually (per Spotrac) to land the elder Diggs, but the fact he, like the younger Diggs, is returning from a season-ending knee injury that makes the potential asking price a tough pill to swallow, unless he lowers that to play alongside baby brother. Stay or go, Cowboys free agency edition: Will Chauncey Golston cash in on productive 2024? – SportsDay Staff, Dallas Morning News He is one of the more intriguing in-house free agents in Dallas. Name, position: Chauncey Golston, defensive end Age, experience: 27, four years (was drafted by Dallas in 2021) 2024 contract: Was in the final year of his rookie contract, had a $1.56 million cap hit. Market value: 3 years, $21.98 million (per Spotrac) Summary: Golston was one of Dallas’ most productive defenders last season. With defensive weapons like DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons battling injuries, Dallas needed some of its depth pieces at edge rusher to step up. Golston delivered, posting 56 total tackles, eight quarterback hits, 5.5 sacks, five tackles for loss and an interception. Dallas originally selected Golston with the 84th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Dallas Cowboys have ‘awesome’ meeting with star NFL Draft WR prospect – Ali Jawad, Sports Illustrated Emeka Egbuka is certainly a player to watch in the NFL draft when it comes to the Cowboys. The Dallas Cowboys are doing their due diligence in addressing their wide receiver needs, meeting informally with Ohio State standout Emeka Egbuka at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. The meeting, which included Cowboys’ first-year wide receivers coach Junior Adams, appears to have left a positive impression on both sides. “It was awesome,” Egbuka said of the meeting. The connection between Egbuka and Adams dates back to the receiver’s high school days, potentially giving Dallas an inside track on evaluating the talented prospect. Emeka Egbuka, first-round talent. pic.twitter.com/Av3jvqbdui — Álvaro Fraile (@yankeealvaro) February 20, 2025 The Cowboys’ potential interest in Egbuka and other wideouts comes at a key time for the organization. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones not hosting customary NFL scouting combine bus interview – David Moore, Dallas Morning News The boss is operating a little different this year. Jerry Jones normally holds a Cowboys state of the union on his bus during the NFL scouting combine. Not this year. Jones was tentatively scheduled to meet with the media Friday afternoon after

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Cowboys cornerback group has a lot of potential, but they have to get healthy first. The Dallas Cowboys dealt with a lot of injuries at cornerback last year. Unfortunately, some of those issues may carry over into next season. On top of that, Dallas faces the risk of losing one of its most underrated veterans to free agency. We focus on these CB issues in our next offseason preview. Under Contract Trevon Diggs, DaRon Bland, Caelen CarsonJosh Butler, Andrew Booth, Kemon HallLuq Barcoo, Troy Pride Potential Departures Jourdan Lewis, Amani Oruwariye If everyone would’ve stayed healthy, Dallas might have had the NFL’s best CB room last season. But Trevon Diggs played hurt most of the year with a knee issue, then got shelved when the season was presumably over in December. DaRon Bland missed half the year with a stress fracture in his foot. Rookie Caelen Carson only played six games due to a shoulder injury. And Josh Butler suffered a season-ending ACL tear in late November. All of these players are under contract for 2025, and at least Bland and Carson should be ready for training camp. But Diggs’ knee problem, for which he had surgery on January 23rd, is expected to keep him out until sometime during the regular season. Butler also may not return by September given the severity of his injury and when it happened. Dallas will have to account for these likely absences this offseason. One guy who may benefit from all of this is Jourdan Lewis. The eight-year veteran is scheduled for free agency and projects to have a strong market after a standout season. Gaining more recognition as of the NFL’s best slot corners, Lewis posted career-high tackles in 2024. Given the uncertainty with Diggs, Dallas should be very motivated to hang on to Lewis. He would solidify the nickel scheme, which Matt Eberflus runs a lot of, and allow Bland to focus on opposing teams’ number-one receivers. You’d hope that Carson or another prospect can handle the other starting role, at least temporarily. But if they don’t keep or adequately replace Lewis, Dallas is running a huge risk with its secondary next season. Unfortunately, there isn’t much to be confident about further down the list. Andrew Booth struggled mightily in his first year with the Cowboys. The 2022 second-round pick was traded for last August but only played in seven games despite all of the aforementioned injuries. The rest of the group are just bodies, some who were forced into action last year but can’t be counted on for major roles going forward. Free Agency Given what they’re already paying Diggs and may be planning to shell out to keep Bland, don’t expect any splash signings here. Retaining Lewis would be the biggest move, or perhaps signing a veteran to fill his place. Bland has the versatility to play slot, which offers some flexibility in who they might sign. But if they want to keep him on the outside, especially while Diggs is out, Cincinnati’s Mike Hilton and Las Vegas’ Nate Hobbs are two slot corners they might look at. One familiar name to look out for is Mike Jackson, a former Cowboys fifth-round pick in 2019. After not making the roster as a rookie and floating around the NFL for a few years, Jackson emerged as a full-time starter in Seattle in 2022 and again last year for the Panthers. He isn’t one of the biggest names on the market and has experience, and would be better than most of Dallas’ current prospects behind Carson. Signing someone like him would make sense given the Cowboys’ projected absences. 2025 NFL Draft One of the biggest drivers for Dallas’ draft strategy is whether or not they intend to give Bland a new contract. His rookie deal is up after this season, and if they’re not going to re-sign him then it would make sense to draft a new CB pretty high this year. That rookie could help with the projected depth issues now and then hopefully take over a starting role next season. It’s also possible that Dallas could shed Diggs’ contract to help fund a new one for Bland, creating the same need for younger, cheaper talent. That puts a lot of scenarios on the table. Dallas could consider Will Johnson or Shavon Revel in the first round or wait until Day 2 for someone like Texas’ Jahdae Barron or Azareye’h Thomas, brother of Juanyeh, on Day 2. If the Cowboys are looking to keep Diggs and Bland together as a duo, they’ll probably focus on other positions early but would still probably look at some corners with their fifth-round picks. Final Thoughts Having to plan around injuries is frustrating but that’s the unfortunate reality at cornerback this offseason. If Dallas could count on Diggs, Bland, Carson, and Butler all returning on time next season, they might even be comfortable letting Lewis go in free agency. But the current landscape almost forces their hand on re-signing him or adding a comparable veteran, and the longer view at the position means it may be high on the draft priority list. Even with several assets under contract, the Cowboys will still have to treat CB as one of its more critical needs.

Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images Here is our scouting report on Cameron Williams from Texas We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at offensive tackle Cameron Williams from Texas. Cameron Williams OTTexas Longhorns Junior3-star recruit 6’5”335 lbs Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images History Cameron Williams was born on October 16, 2003, and hails from Duncanville, Texas. Growing up, Williams starred at Duncanville High School, where he played a key role in leading the Panthers to back-to-back appearances in the Texas 6A Division 1 State Championship game. His high school career showcased his potential as a massive, physical presence on the offensive line. As a recruit, he was rated a three-star prospect and drew interest from top programs like Oregon, Oklahoma, Miami, and Texas, with elite offensive line coaches like Mario Cristobal (then at Oregon) and Kyle Flood (Texas) vying for his commitment. Initially, Williams committed to Oregon, alongside fellow Texas lineman Kelvin Banks. However, when Cristobal left Oregon for Miami late in 2021, Williams reopened his recruitment and flipped to Texas. At Texas, Williams took time to develop. In his first two seasons (2022 and 2023), he appeared in 22 games, mostly on special teams and as a reserve, with only one start which was against Kansas State in 2023, where he helped the Longhorns rack up 478 offensive yards in an overtime win. His breakout came in 2024 as a junior, when he claimed the starting right tackle spot. Last season he started all 16 games, playing 938 snaps and allowing just 16 pressures on 459 pass-blocking snaps. His run-blocking prowess and growing pass-protection skills earned him SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week honors after a dominant performance in Texas’s 52-0 win over Colorado State. He was instrumental in helping the team average over 500 yards in multiple games, including a 562-yard outburst against Florida. He would end the season allowing only two sacks. 2024 Statistics 827 Offensive Snaps459 Passing Snaps16 Pressures Allowed 2 Sacks Allowed13 Penalties NFL Combine/Pro Day TBC Awards N/A Scorecard Overall- 84.2Speed- 68Acceleration- 85Agility- 70Strength- 91Pass Blocking- 86Run Blocking- 80Discipline- 85 THE GOOD Williams is a monster of a human being and his fellow teammates and coaches have all commented on his size and strength. A pure mauler with exceptional natural strength. Has vice-grip hands and a great ability to latch onto defenders with ease. Delivers jarring initial punches that can stagger even the most powerful defensive linemen. A people-mover who excels at creating lanes in gap and power schemes. Consistently washes down defensive tackles and seals edges on outside runs. Uses his massive frame and long arms to consistently stall bull rushes. Rarely gets pushed back into the pocket. Plays with a mean streak, often finishing blocks through the whistle. TAPE TIME OT Cameron WilliamsTexas ✅ THE GOOD✅#scouting #NFLDraft #Longhorns pic.twitter.com/BhqULQsRvg — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) February 26, 2025 THE BAD Struggles with range when isolated against speed rushers. Has issues to mirror or recover. Heavy feet and stiff hips limit his ability to redirect against counters or stunts. Tends to lean forward when adjusting, which savvy NFL defenders could exploit with inside moves. Acceleration off the snap is solid but not elite, which given his size makes him slower to engage speed threats, relying more on reach and power than explosive get-off. Still developing hand placement and timing. Occasionally caught lunging or with hands too wide, especially late in games. Raw fundamentals reflect his limited starting experience. Very little versatility, spent his college career exclusively at right tackle. TAPE TIME OT Cameron WilliamsTexas ❌THE BAD❌#scouting #NFLDraft #Longhorns pic.twitter.com/HXxUmaTK15 — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) February 26, 2025 THE FIT Cameron Williams is a polarizing prospect. His size, strength, and 2024 tape make him a rising talent, with some analysts ranking him as high as the third-best tackle in the 2025 class. He is a high-upside lineman with rare physical tools and his last season at Texas proved he can hang with top competition, but his technical flaws and agility limitations mean he’s not a plug-and-play left tackle. Teams will bet on his frame and nastiness, hoping to coach up the rest. A classic “traits over polish” prospect who could thrive with the right fit and patience. His rawness, limited experience and agility concerns cap his ceiling until he displays more at the NFL combine and Pro Day. He’s also only proven to play at right tackle in Texas limiting where he’s projected to play in the NFL. Let’s also not ignore his only season starting for Texas was seriously littered with penalties. Not only did he lead Texas in flags last season, he was penalized fourth-most nationally among all offensive linemen. The Dallas Cowboys offensive line needs help. Both tackle positions need work and Williams profiles as an immediate challenger to Terence Steele at right tackle. Steele’s 2024 struggles (nine sacks allowed, 41 pressures and limited effectiveness at run blocking) exposed a need for competition or an upgrade. Williams’ size, length, and anchor ability fit the Cowboys’ desire for a road-grader at tackle. His run-blocking prowess aligns with Dallas’ new emphasis on pounding the ground game with Rico Dowdle or a new running back (which seems more likely). Williams could kick inside to right guard given the recent news on Zack Martin. His heavy hands and power suit interior play, though his limited agility might cap him against quick DTs like Dexter Lawrence. Still, his frame and Texas pedigree echo Tyler Smith’s successful tackle-to-guard transition. With Tyler Guyton is locked in at left tackle, Williams could start as a versatile backup, spelling Steele or Guyton while developing. Williams is not a left tackle savior, Guyton would certainly hold that spot if Williams was selected, but he’d bring competition and depth with starter potential by his sophomore season. If Dallas grabs him in Round 2 or 3, he could be a Terence Steele replacement or Zack Martin’s post-retirement succession plan, thriving in a

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images It is going to be interesting to see if the Cowboys are able to bring back DeMarcus Lawrence The NFL combine is the first big league event of the offseason. Many teams use it as a backdrop to negotiate deals with pending free agents and their representatives. Hopefully, the Dallas Cowboys will do the same and clarify their position on pending free agents. With positive momentum surrounding the return of Osa Odighizuwa, it sounds like today could start the dominoes of determining which veterans will return for Brian Schottenheimer’s first season as head coach. It is being reported that David Canter, the agent who represents DeMarcus Lawrence, will meet with the team in Indianapolis. From Odighizuwa’s side, there has been confidence from his camp that he can remain in Dallas as well. In all, momentum is pushing from both sides to keep the UCLA product with the only NFL team he has known. The timing is crucial, as the Cowboys will continue their ongoing conversations on Friday with David Canter, the agent of impending free agents defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, running back Rico Dowdle, cornerback Jourdan Lewis and defensive end Chauncey Golston. Harris also points out that Canter represents not only the Cowboys’ longest-tenured player but also a few other key free agents: Rico Dowdle, Jourdan Lewis, and Chauncey Golston. Dowdle, Lewis and Golston had big years and could command more money than Dallas is willing to spend. Odighizuwa is the ‘big fish’ from Dallas’ class of free agents and will likely command the most money. Still, it shouldn’t be overlooked how much Lawrence’s return might benefit the team, given his continued leadership in the locker room and mentorship to younger players. On Thursday, Schottenheimer spoke with the media about acquiring players through free agency and mentioned the importance of looking at their “own roster first” and figuring out who from their free agent class would be “cornerstone” players. It seems that Lawrence’s agent understands the number he and Tank have in mind to ensure he remains a member of the Cowboys, especially if he is indeed a cornerstone player for the franchise. “I’m optimistic in our conversations with the Cowboys that they’re very aware of what it will take to keep DeMarcus a Cowboy,” Canter said to 105.3 The Fan. “Honestly, that’s up to them. It’s not up to us. There’s a number. That number gets done and DeMarcus is wearing 90 and running back on the field.” The Cowboys have been criticized for handling contracts and for waiting until the last minute to get things done. With the sheer volume of free agents, they might not have the luxury of time on their side, especially with the new league year starting in a few weeks. There is also the question of whether Micah Parsons will get a new record-setting contract this offseason. Canter is very aware of how solving those problems can have a trickle-down effect. Knowing the current salary cap number and where the dollars will be allocated in 2025-2026 makes deals much easier to complete. “Free agency and building your roster, it’s not just go get Micah Parsons extended,” he said. “If we get him extended, what does that do to the rest of the roster? It’s not just go pay Osa a big deal. What does that do to Chauncey? What does that do to Jourdan? What does that do to free agents? How do you kick money down the road with the Dak or CeeDee deals? What does that do to the running back position?” Playing devil’s advocate, could there be a scenario without Lawrence in Dallas for next season? When they drafted Marshawn Kneeland in the second round last year, it became evident that he could be Lawrence’s successor. The front office could re-sign Golston to a long-term deal rather than opt for a one-year contract with the veteran pass rusher. Golston is younger and could continue to build on his career-high of 5.5 sacks. Lawrence’s return might hinder their development. If the Cowboys have a potential framework for a new deal with Odighizuwa in place, they can enter Friday’s discussion with a clear idea of what they are willing to offer Lawrence and the other three free agents represented by Canter. Lawrence is the last tether to the 2014 dream team. If last season was the end of his time in Dallas, it will truly signal a new era. We should have answers soon enough.

Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports The Cowboys really need help at wide receiver. The Dallas Cowboys have thrown a lot of cough relatively cough new terms and ideas at fans of the team this offseason, such as being “selectively aggressive” in free agency and looking to get ahead of contract negotiations with all-important defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa. The fact remains though, they are right back to being in a familiar spot, and one they failed so spectacularly in last offseason it is understandably going to take time for the front office to earn back trust. The Cowboys may not have lost any future Hall of Fame players last season, but they did lose multiple contributors and starters, and stared regression in the face by doing nothing to replace any of them before falling from division champions to 7-10 and third in the NFC East and out of the playoffs. Now, in their first opportunity to learn from this disaster of an offseason, the Cowboys do have a future gold jacket wearer to replace, as right guard Zack Martin told the team last week he will retire a lifelong Cowboy. Martin served as the last reminder of the heavy investment Dallas made to their offensive line over the years, playing with the Cowboys fellow first-round picks Tyron Smith and Travis Frederick. He is simply one of the best, most consistent, and dominant players in team history at the right guard position. It goes without saying the Cowboys will not have an easy time replacing him. Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images The Cowboys don’t need to feel pigeonholed into using their 12th overall pick on a guard, one that would have to come in and learn a new Brian Schottenheimer/Klayton Adams system that will equally be new to veterans like QB Dak Prescott or WR CeeDee Lamb. The draft board may very well fall in such a way where an offensive or defensive lineman is the best player available for the Cowboys in a class full of talent in the trenches, but the options should remain open not only beyond these two positions, but the ever-popular mock pick of running back as well. It needs to include wide receiver, regardless of what the Cowboys also do at the position in free agency, where bringing back veteran Brandin Cooks will be an option. Another carryover question from last offseason to this one for America’s Team is how they can better support the two cornerstone players they made massive financial commitments to in Prescott and Lamb. With that equation getting even harder without the benefit of penciling Martin into the starting lineup anymore, even with some uncharacteristic injuries and decline in play emerging towards the end, a glance at the current Cowboys depth chart on offense simply does not reflect a unit ready to light up scoreboards if they just find a new right guard. Whether it’s Brock Hoffman, T.J. Bass, Asim Richards, Nathan Thomas, moving center Cooper Beebe, or a new draft pick at right guard, there is very little the Cowboys could do at this spot or any of the other concerning points up front (like both tackle positions) to move the needle offensively back towards those 12-win teams of the past. This team wants to help Dak Prescott find his rookie contract form, but doing so by fielding a totally dominant offensive line in front of the franchise QB is not achievable in one offseason. The next logical place Dallas must look is at wide receiver, where Prescott has had the likes of Amari Cooper, Cole Beasley, Michael Gallup, and Dez Bryant. Now, Lamb is the only player that regularly threatens an opposing defense with big-play ability, and the pressure put on him and Prescott to be perfect together was not sustainable even before Prescott got hurt and was lost for the season, and Lamb battled through lingering injuries later on. Tim Heitman-Imagn Images Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka, Missouri’s Luther Burden III, or Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan are all blue-chip draft prospects that have the complementary athletic ability to create a strong tandem with Lamb. The Cowboys desperately need to reorder the slots on their receiving depth chart at the moment, with players like Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks, Jonathan Mingo, and Ryan Flournoy all being slotted higher than their proven track records would suggest. Prioritizing this position in both the draft and free agency would go a long way in helping these players get back to the more piecemeal roles they can find more success in. Other coaching points the Cowboys have alluded to as points of emphasis under the new staff are merging their looks in the run and pass game to create an advantage against defenses, getting the offensive line blocking out in space more, and getting the ball out of Prescott’s hands with reads available at all levels of the field. Creating different forms of easy completions for Prescott will be paramount for the Cowboys getting the most out of an offensive line that projects to be very much a work in progress during the season again. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, they just witnessed their former offensive coordinator Kellen Moore maestro the Eagles offense to a Super Bowl title with a lot of these same principles, and they weren’t exactly new to Moore as things he didn’t try to accomplish with the Cowboys. The glaring difference in Philly for Moore was the personnel. The Eagles had a massive and dominant offensive line, the likes of which can’t be replicated anytime too soon in Dallas. They had Saquon Barkley, among the best free agent acquisitions ever at running back. Even Cowboys fans in full support of the team using their top draft pick on Ashton Jeanty won’t be fooled into thinking he can instantly be the type of player Barkley was in 2024. Finally, the Eagles had A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith both winning their matchups on the outside at receiver with championship-level consistency. Of these three major areas on offense, the

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images The latest headlines surrounding the Dallas Cowboys are here. Will McClay excited about ‘different energy’ that Brian Schottenheimer and his staff bring – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com VP of Player Personnel, Will McClay, recently talked about a different approach to player acquisition this offseason with a new head coach. McClay and Schottenheimer have spent the last three seasons together on the Cowboys staff, but now he’s getting to see a different side of Schottenheimer in his first head coaching position. In terms of how Schottenheimer approached building his staff, McClay thinks that Schottenheimer got all the pieces that he needed. “Most coaches when they assemble a staff, they got a bunch of their friends and people that they know,” McClay said. “He went out to find the best for what he was looking for, ideas, and new guys to bring new things and make it his way.” So what does the Brian Schottenheimer way look like? “He’s very humble, but very hungry…” McClay said. “He’s going to be confrontational with the communication but respectful with that, and test your conviction, and he’s very, very clear with what he wants and what he wants to do, and getting everybody on the same page.” In the construction of his staff, the Cowboys have a mixture of guys with a lot of NFL experience like Matt Eberflus, as well as an influx of former collegiate coaches like Junior Adams and Conor Riley. The mixture of the two gives Dallas an advantage in both the draft and free agency given where, and who these coaches have been able to see in their previous experiences. If Cowboys actually attack free agency, which Tier 1 players could fit in Dallas? – Saad Yousuf, The Athletic Seven top tier free agents that the Cowboys should target this offseason. The “selectively aggressive” mantra offers even more ambiguity than last year’s “all in.” Dallas will be in position to publicly defend its activity (or lack thereof) in free agency by harkening back to the “selective” or “aggressive” part, whichever fits the team’s agenda. But the way the Cowboys could show their level of ambition to upgrade the roster and position themselves for success in 2025 is to acquire actual difference-makers. To that extent, let’s look at the seven Tier 1 free agents on The Athletic’s Top-150 list, and see which players could fit in Dallas. We’ll examine players beyond Tier 1 another time. (1) Tee Higgins, WR Any team would be happy to have Tee Higgins on its roster and the Cowboys need playmakers around CeeDee Lamb. However, the current circumstances make this extremely unlikely. Quarterback Joe Burrow has publicly pressured the Cincinnati Bengals to re-sign Higgins, along with Ja’Marr Chase. The Bengals could re-sign Higgins to a long-term deal, or at the very least, place the franchise tag on the star wide receiver again (he was tagged in 2024) to buy time to work out a new contract. Even if Higgins somehow reaches the open market, he’s the projected top wide receiver. History indicates the Cowboys are unlikely to participate in that bidding war. Likelihood Cowboys legitimately get in the mix: 5 percent (2) Trey Smith, G The Kansas City Chiefs already have significant financial investments in their offensive line, so Trey Smith could be the odd man out. He’s a great run blocker, still an ascending player and doesn’t turn 26 until June. Following Zack Martin’s retirement, the Cowboys have a need at right guard, but it’s worth questioning how much more the Cowboys are willing to invest up front. They used a first-round pick on their left tackle last year and their right tackle is playing on a lucrative deal. The bill is coming due for Tyler Smith, who is the team’s best offensive lineman. Cooper Beebe is a quality interior lineman who has guard-center flexibility. The in-house options to replace Martin aren’t bad, but Smith would be an upgrade over any of them. Likelihood Cowboys legitimately get in the mix: 20 percent Cowboys Brian Schottenheimer discusses potential Cooper Beebe move – Randy Gurzi, Sports Illustrated With Zack Martin retiring, what will the Cowboys do to fill that new hole on their offensive line? While they could go for a free agent — like Will Hernandez who has experience with offensive coordinator Klayton Adams — they’ve also kicked around the idea of moving Cooper Beebe from center to guard. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer was asked about this potential move while speaking at the NFL Combine. He didn’t commit to a move but said the goal is to get the five best players on the field. Brian Schottenheimer on the idea of moving Cooper Beebe back to guard: “We’ll see. We’re always going to play the best five. It’d be hard to move a guy that had that much experience playing center this year at a high level, but anything is on the table in playing the best five.” — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) February 27, 2025 Schottenheimer added that it’s a difficult decision moving someone after so much work at one position. 32 NFL players who need a change of scenery this offseason – NFL Nation, ESPN The writers at ESPN listed a player from each team that could benefit from moving to a new team. For the Cowboys, that player is Damone Clark. Dallas Cowboys LB Damone Clark If Mike Zimmer remained as defensive coordinator, this would be a no-brainer. But with Matt Eberflus taking over, things change and it might be best for Clark to find another place to play to further his career. After leading the Cowboys in tackles in 2023 with 115 while playing 784 snaps, he had only 35 tackles in 163 snaps in 2024. He was inactive three times and there were five games when he did not play a defensive snap. The Cowboys are thin at linebacker with DeMarvion Overshown dealing with a major knee injury and veteran Eric Kendricks set for free agency, but

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Here is our scouting report on Azareye’h Thomas from Florida State We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at defensive tackle, Azareye’h Thomas from Florida State. Azareye’h Thomas CBFlorida State SeminolesJunior4-star recruit 6’1”191 lbs Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images History Azareye’h Thomas was born on July 6, 2004, in Niceville, Florida, Thomas grew up in a family with deep football ties. He is the younger brother of Juanyeh Thomas, and Azende’ Rey, who played college football at Florida A&M and Georgia Tech. Thomas attended Niceville High School, where he excelled as a two-way player. As a senior, he showcased his versatility, rushing for 421 yards and 10 touchdowns, catching 33 passes for 438 yards and seven touchdowns, and making defensive contributions with two interceptions and six pass breakups. A four-star recruit in the 2022 class, Thomas was highly sought after, receiving offers from top programs like Florida, Georgia Tech, LSU, and Oklahoma before committing to Florida State. At Florida State, Thomas made an immediate impact. As a true freshman in 2022, he appeared in 11 games, recording 14 tackles, two tackles for loss, and made his first career interception against Miami. In 2023, he played in all 14 games and tallied 29 tackles, five tackles for loss, 10 pass breakups, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery during the Seminoles’ undefeated regular season. In 2024, Thomas solidified his role as a starter, appearing in all 12 games and finishing second on the team with 52 tackles. He also added two for loss, one interception and four pass breakups. 2024 Statistics 755 Defensive Snaps354 Coverage Snaps52 Total Tackles2 Tackle for Loss4 Pass Breakups 16 Defensive Stops1 INT0 TD Allowed50.2 Passer RTG Allowed3 Penalties NFL Combine/Pro Day TBC Awards N/A Scorecard Overall- 83.4Speed- 80Acceleration- 87Agility- 89Strength- 68Tackling- 80Zone Coverage- 82Man Coverage- 82Press- 75Discipline- 92 THE GOOD He excels at tracking the ball in the air, using his length and body control to high-point passes and disrupt plays at the catch point. He displays very oily and fluid hips. Mirrors receivers effectively in man coverage with elite level footwork. He leverages his size and long arms to challenge receivers at the line to disrupt their timing. A willing and aggressive tackler. He shows sound technique to secure stops in open space. His experience in both man and zone coverages, along with some flexibility to play boundary or safety roles, enhances his value. Fantastic instincts and clearly watches a lot of tape on his opponents. This is displayed by the fact that in the 2024 regular season he allowed an average of 10 yards and 1.2 catches per game, and allowed zero touchdowns all season. TAPE TIME CB Azareye’h ThomasFlorida State ✅ THE GOOD✅#scouting #NFLDraft #Noles pic.twitter.com/pUAIy1JLO8 — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) February 23, 2025 THE BAD His press coverage can be inconsistent. Occasionally he allows free releases that force him into recovery mode. In the NFL, where wide receivers are far more athletic, this would present a huge issue. Improved hand placement and timing are needed. He sometimes struggles with quick, shifty receivers due to slower reaction time. Can be undisciplined at times which can lead to positioning errors or missed assignments, an area that could be exploited by NFL quarterbacks. He also has discipline issues on run defense by taking poor pursuit angles. TAPE TIME CB Azareye’h ThomasFlorida State ❌THE BAD❌#scouting #NFLDraft #Noles pic.twitter.com/P5riPo5bKe — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) February 23, 2025 THE FIT Azareye’h Thomas combines ideal size, length, and movement ability, with a competitive mindset forged through adversity. His college production and steady improvement signal a high-ceiling prospect, though he’ll need to polish his technique and consistency to maximize his potential. As a second-round prospect with starter upside, Thomas is poised to make an impact in the NFL with the right development. His play style aligns well with zone-heavy defensive schemes, where he can use his traits to close down receivers and contest passes. To maximize his potential as an NFL cornerback, Thomas needs to focus on refining his press technique, boosting his reaction time, strengthening coverage awareness, enhancing his physical conditioning, and building mental toughness. With his physical tools and work ethic, addressing these areas through training, film study, and coaching can help him become a reliable starter at the professional level. Thomas would fit well with the Dallas Cowboys as a developmental cornerback with the ability to quickly become a starter. His size, physicality, and versatility align with the team’s need for a for long, athletic cornerback, while his tackling ability addresses a prior weakness. With coaching to refine his press technique, reaction time, and eye discipline, Thomas could grow into a key contributor. His family connection to the Cowboys and the team’s massive need for depth at the position make him an appealing second-round draft target with significant long-term upside. He could contribute on special teams, where his athleticism and tackling shine, and in situational defensive packages (e.g., dime or nickel sets) while he hones his skills. COMPARISON A.J. Terrell, Atlanta Falcons BTB GRADE 43rd CONSENSUS RANKING 43rd(Consensus ranking based on the average ranking from 90 major scoring services, including BTB)